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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

This morning I woke up to no electricity due to some terrible thunderstorms in Houston.

First thing I thought of...how am I supposed to upload my pictures so I can blog today? How long can my iPhone battery last to give that lifeline to Twitter updates and my morning blog readings?

I think you all understand since the whole country is having some kind of weather issues today. My mom in St. Louis had her work close for only the second time since opening in 1955! I wish I could see the blizzard, you know from the inside of a warm and toasty house though.

So, if you are stuck inside today, that is the best time to turn on the oven and start baking! This quick bread is super easy and provides a hearty breakfast option!

Avocado Wheat Bread

2 cups whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (splenda)

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

2 medium ripe avocados, pitted and mashed

2/3 cup plain greek yogurt

2 eggs

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 9x5 loaf pan. In a medium bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt; whisk till combined. In a large mixing bowl, combine avocados, yogurt, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla; beat on low till well combined. Slowly add-in dry ingredients to avocado mixture beating only till combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan and even out the top. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick entered in center of bread comes out clean. Cool bread in pan for 5 minutes, then cool completely on metal rack.

Now if you don't like talking about improper things at the dinner table, then close your eyes...this bread batter looks like a disgusting color of baby poo! I was pretty turned off thinking, "how could this taste good?", but after slicing it open it looked and smelled way more appetizing. After I slathered on a Paula Deen serving healthy amount of butter onto this toasted bread it was delicious. It has the texture of a wheat banana bread, but the flavoring of creamy avocados. If you have never had avocado in bread, you definitely need to try this. If you are turned off by sugar substitute, it is exactly that a substitute for the real thing, so feel free to use that good 'ole granulated cane sugar!

Besides the butter on top, this was a great way to start out my day, that is after the power came back on!

Happy Baking!

P.S. I was just kidding about the Twitter lifeline thing...I'm just new...not addicted...you know...right?

I understand the Twitter lifeline. All kidding aside. Lol. Sometimes I just read other tweets to feel in touch with the non-work world. So sorry about all the bad weather! But that bread looks delicious.

wow, i had no idea the weather was so bad everywhere. i knew it was bad in the n.east but wow, i'm surprised. but seriously, this bread looks awesome. i never would have thought to put avocado in bread. it looks fantastic though! good job.

You had me at avocado. Yummy! I too was happy when our power came back on that morning. Itty bitty was so happy to finish watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse without being interrupted. Just wanted to let you know that I am hosting a Culinary Smackdown Battle and would love for you to check it out and participate if you are interested: http://imapretendchef.blogspot.com/2011/01/culinary-smackdown-battle-hand-held.html

I somewhat wish there was snow on the ground here in Louisville. Instead, it's just REALLY windy and REALLY cold. Not a good combination if you ask me. But this bread... that's a different story! I'd have trouble not eating the whole loaf!

This looks marvelous! My neighbor has an avocado tree and I can pick from it at any time. I'm always looking for new ways to use them.....one can make only so much guacamole. We are one the few places in the country with gorgeous weather today (Florida)....off to the beach!

Congrats on top 9! This would be a perfect breakfast for my 4 yr.old and 1 yr. old! I don't want to give them artificial sweeteners, do you think I could use 1/2 c. brown sugar? I can't wait to try this : )

hey! i'm gonna try your bread tomorrow! super excited! i made a calorie chart for this after researching all of the ingredients. i was so curious about the nutritional info. you can see it here: http://www.blogilates.com/post/3102423559/avocado-wheat-bread-2-cups-whole-wheat-flour-1-2

any ideas for adding in more protein and fiber? i was thinking whey protein but that would add cals too. looks DELISH!!!!